Women in Business: Giacomazzi has made it fashionable to break bones
Annette Giacomazzi's homegrown business CastCoverz! is a rarity when it comes to building a customer base. Being a designer of fashionable, functional, slip-on covers for casts and most types of orthopedic equipment, she understands the reality that she can't really count on repeat business.
The risks of roommates, rentals and rice cookers
When I moved out of my parents’ house - contrary to popular belief, I wasn’t kicked out - to head off to Cal Poly, San Luis Obipso, I began what I like to call my adventures in R&R: Renting and roommates.
Teen phenom making a name in the Land Down Under
When Montserrat Sandoval found out she had made the Australian 18-and-under girls’ national baseball team, she almost choked — literally.
Haunted Halloween: Do you believe in ghosts?
Days grow short, fog-filled nights creep into the valley. Afternoon winds rustle trees, sending showers of gold from winter branches, gathering on the ground. Pull warm sweaters close, set a fire on the hearth. Put the kettle on and settle before the fireside.
Vaccine not always necessary
Q: Our neighbor told us that there is a dog flu going around the area now. He says there is a vaccine that we should get for our dog. I called our vet and they told us that we didn't really need to worry. Can you tell us whether or not we should have our dog vaccinated?
Naked windows? Cover them up beautifully
Do you have naked windows? Or a view that needs framing? Sun in you face when you're trying to sleep? The right window treatment can dress your windows, be a focal point in your design, solve problems and increase the energy efficiency of your home.
New homes are back
Almost everywhere you look, formally littered lots as well as vacant parcels are being developed into new homes. As we drive around Morgan Hill there is everything from low-income senior apartments to luxury homes and everything in between.
Holidays are just around the corner …
I know, it's not even Halloween yet! I get as annoyed as the next guy when I see Christmas showing up in the stores before Labor Day; however, I felt this was a timely message as many of you are about to begin the annual holiday shopping expedition!
Church welcomes new pastor
In July, members and friends of the Hollister United Methodist Church (521 Monterey St., Hollister) welcomed the Rev. Martha Milk.
One county resident signed up for healthcare exchanges over phone
Thousands of people have signed up for health insurance at Covered California – the state’s health-care exchange created under the Affordable Care Act, or “Obamacare” – since open enrollment began on Oct. 1, according to state health officials in a blog posted on CoveredCA.com on Monday.
















